Read our practice policies on these pages.
Practice policies
Privacy
Privacy notice As data controllers, GPs have fair processing responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means ensuring that your personal confidential...
Accessibility
Accessibility statement for Broomhill and Lodge Moor Surgeries Broomhill and Lodge Moor Surgeries is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile...
Violent or abusive behaviour
Threatening, abusive or violent behaviour against our staff or patients is unacceptable. If a patient is violent or abusive we will warn them to stop. If they continue, we may...
Patient rights and responsibilities
We aim to treat our patients with respect at all times. We expect our patients to treat our staff in the same way. It is your responsibility to keep your...
Patient confidentiality
You have a right to privacy and we respect this. We keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records...
Private letters
Policy Equality & Diversity Statement In applying this policy, the Organisation will have due regard for the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination, promote equality of opportunity, and provide for good...
Forms and letter policy
The NHS provides healthcare for those who are ill, or may be ill, and to prevent ill health. Sometimes an employer or another agency may suggest you “get a note...
Sedation prescribing policy
Important information – Practice Policy on Prescribing Sedation For Hospital or Dental Procedures We have experienced an increase in the number of requests from our hospital or dental colleagues, or...
Prescribing Benzodiazepines for fear of flying policy
Important information – Practice Policy on Prescribing Benzodiazepines (e.g. Diazepam) For Fear of Flying At Broomhill and Lodge Moor Surgeries, we will not prescribe Diazepam for patients who wish to...
Shared care prescribing policy
NHS shared care agreements Hospital NHS departments (Secondary Care) sometimes ask General Practitioners (Primary Care) to “share care” of patients, once a health condition has been diagnosed and the relevant...
Date published: 7th February, 2024
Date last updated: 2nd March, 2025
